OUTDOOR BUDDIES INC

EIN: 742498946 501(c)(3) Recreation & Sports

Fort Collins, CO

Total Revenue
$280,848
Total Expenses
$267,073
Total Assets
$486,650
Net Assets
$478,298
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1984
Legal Domicile
CO
Principal Officer
Larry Sanford
Phone
7207737717
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

OUTDOOR BUDDIES INC, founded in 1984, is a small nonprofit in the Recreation & Sports sector that reported $281K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 8% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $267K left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

Outdoor Buddies mission is to provide opportunities, through a volunteer organization, for those who have been deprived of enjoying outdoor experiences. The focus is on those who are mobility-disabled, military veterans, at-risk youth, and youth groups. Outdoor experiences include hunting, fishing, boating, rafting, camping, and education in the use of the outdoors for recreational activities. The opportunities are available to all, with no cost (other than personal expenses) and no discrimination due to race, color, gender, creed, religion, sex, or family status.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $86,066 Revenue: $0

The Outdoor Buddies hunting program for mobility-disabled persons includes a very large variety of hunting activities including big game, turkey, upland bird, waterfowl, and other types of hunting...

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The Outdoor Buddies hunting program for mobility-disabled persons includes a very large variety of hunting activities including big game, turkey, upland bird, waterfowl, and other types of hunting. The big game hunting program includes hunts for pronghorn, deer, and elk. Hunting activities are generally held on private land, rather than where the presence of the general public makes it more difficult for disabled hunters. Outdoor Buddies provides experienced able-bodied volunteers (Able-Buddies) to accompany disabled participants (Handi-Buddies) on the activities. For 2023 - Outdoor buddies performed approximately 80 antelope hunts, 25 elk hunts, 15 deer hunts, and 2 goose hunts.

Program 2
Expenses: $81,591 Revenue: $0

Warriors On Cataract Canyon sponsors 4-day whitewater trips on the Colorado River through Canyonlands National Park from Moab to Lake Powell for our disabled veterans. Last summer we were able to...

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Warriors On Cataract Canyon sponsors 4-day whitewater trips on the Colorado River through Canyonlands National Park from Moab to Lake Powell for our disabled veterans. Last summer we were able to provide four trips, each taking about 25 Wounded Warriors, their caregivers and families on each trip. We accommodate veterans with very significant levels of disability, such as PTSD, traumatic brain injury, orthopedic injuries, multiple amputations, burns, depression, substance abuse, and those with wheel chairs and service dogs. Each year over 8,000 veterans succumb to their hopelessness and depression and die by their own hand. This is more than have ben lost in 18 years of combat in the conflicts in the Middle East. This doesn't have to be. We find that this whitewater trip is a watershed for many of the Wounded Warrior participants, giving them new hope and perspective, and forming a support group of other combat veterans, thereby putting them on a path to recovery and reintegration.

Program 3
Expenses: $49,057 Revenue: $0

The Outdoor Buddies fishing program is designed for mobility-disabled persons and includes a variety of fishing activities. Our model of pairing experienced able-bodied volunteers (Able-Buddies) with...

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The Outdoor Buddies fishing program is designed for mobility-disabled persons and includes a variety of fishing activities. Our model of pairing experienced able-bodied volunteers (Able-Buddies) with disabled participants (Handi-Buddies) has been a successful concept. Fishing activities are typically conducted in a group format of anywhere between four to twelve participants. Outdoor Buddies fishing activities are held in public locations as well as on private land. Outdoor Buddies Youth Programs (1) increase public awareness and education about Colorado's natural resources and outdoor recreational opportunities, and (2) develop relationships with other organizations who work with youth to provide opportunities to engage youth in outdoor recreation in Colorado. Unfortunately, COVID 19 protocols reduced this program activities in 2020 since most youth activities are in groups.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $213,289
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $6,691
Other Revenue $60,868
TOTAL REVENUE $280,848

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $29,983
Program Expenses $216,714
Other Expenses $267,073
TOTAL EXPENSES $267,073

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $280,848 $259,276 +0.1%
Expenses $267,073 $201,485 +0.3%
Net Income $13,775 $57,791 -0.8%
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Governance

Voting Members
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
100

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$0
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
TONY HODGES BOARD OF DIRECTOR 30
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES PIPER BOARD OF DIRECTOR 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
FREDERICK SOLHEIM BOARD OF DIRECTOR 24
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN KASSNER BOARD OF DIRECTOR 8
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVEN MEDBERRY BOARD OF DIRECTOR 16
Director
$0 $0 $0
EDGAR MUNOZ BOARD OF DIRECTOR 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
LARRY SANFORD PRESIDENT 40
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TERRY GLEASON SECRETARY 24
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER NOWAK TREASURER 8
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT CAMILLERI BOARD OF DIRECTOR 8
Director
$0 $0 $0
NATE BRADLEY BOARD OF DIRECTOR 8
Director
$0 $0 $0
BJ HARTLEY BOARD OF DIRECTOR 8
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $280,848 $267,073 $486,650 $13,775
2024 $259,276 $201,485 $466,638 $57,791
2023 $264,471 $239,914 $411,565 $24,557
2022 $222,523 $183,871 $384,639 $38,652
2021 $236,725 $151,608 $348,593 $85,117
2020 $150,210 $122,695 $268,206 $27,515
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